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Each person claiming a share of accrued benefits must complete a separate VA Form 21-601. Note If you are a deceased veteran s surviving spouse child or dependent parent you should apply for death benefits including accrued benefits using VA Form 21-534 Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Death Pension and Accrued Benefits by a Surviving Spouse or Child Including Death Compensation if Applicable or VA Form 21-535 Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by Parent ...

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Who is eligible for VA accrued benefits?

Generally speaking, eligibility for accrued benefits depends upon whether the veteran had a claim pending, or was otherwise entitled to benefits, at the time of his or her death. In determining entitlement to VA accrued benefits, VA must look at the evidence in the veteran's file at the time of death.

What is the VA Form 21P 601?

Use VA Form 21P-601 to apply for accrued benefits due the beneficiary but not paid prior to death. Each person claiming a share of accrued benefits must complete a separate VA Form 21P-601.

What is VA substitution of claimant?

What Is Substitution? Substitution allows a person eligible for accrued benefits to substitute a deceased beneficiary on a pending claim or appeal. The substitute claimant may submit evidence in support of the pending claim or appeal for potential accrued benefits.

Does VA take back money after death?

If you're the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC).

What happens if a claimant dies before their claim is adjudicated?

If a claimant dies before a claim decision is made, and there is a surviving spouse or dependent child, there may be back pay available to the surviving spouse or dependent child or to individuals or companies who paid for last costs.

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